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SAFE BOARD MEETING
JUNE 23, 2016
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
ACTION: ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 - 2017 BUDGET
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
ADOPT the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 (FY17) budget in the amount of $14,073,870 for the operation and administration of the Los Angeles County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE). This budget amount includes the annual funding allocations for:
A. the agreement with the Public Transportation Services Corporation (PTSC) for direct labor and administrative support services in the amount of $2,053,870; and
B. the agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) in the amount of $1,000,000.
Issue
ISSUE
SAFE was created in 1988, pursuant to California Streets and Highway Code Section 2550 et.seq. and is responsible for providing motorist aid services in Los Angeles County. In order to fulfill its mission, SAFE needs an annual budget and requires administrative support services, which is provided via a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with the PTSC. A summary of the proposed FY17 budget is provided as Attachment A.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
During FY16, SAFE continued to fund, develop, implement and operate a variety of motorist aid services, programs and activities. These programs, services and activities included:
* Operation of the Kenneth Hahn Call Box System
* Operation and continued development of Southern California 511. Improvements include the implementation of an updated website and integration of 3rd party traffic data to ensure a consistent and comprehensive coverage of freeway traffic information.
* Funding for the Metro FSP program
* Partnering with MTA to complete the development and implementation of the initial One Call-One Click Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative (VTCLI) web service. This service is being transitioned to SAFE for integration into the next generation Sout...
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